April Bride (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2009, April Bride is a drama film directed by Ryuichi Hiroki, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. On April 5, 2007, a couple married in a church. At first glance, it was a typical wedding. The bride, however, was suffering from late-stage breast cancer and had been given only a month to live. A young woman is diagnosed with breast cancer but keeps the information from her boyfriend. When he finds out, he decides to plan a wedding even though she only has one month to live. Based on the true story of Chie Nagashima, a women afflicted with breast cancer and her husband Taro Akasu.
Who’s in it. April Bride stars Eita Nagayama as Taro Akasu, Nana Eikura as Chie Nagashima, Akira Emoto as Teishi Nagashima and Ren Osugi as Toshiro Akasu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, April Bride has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch April Bride page.
If you liked it. Fans of April Bride tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch April Bride (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for April Bride change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is April Bride worth watching?
- April Bride holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in April Bride?
- April Bride stars Eita Nagayama, Nana Eikura, Akira Emoto, Ren Osugi and Satomi Tezuka.